Welcoming the October RCP Newborns in Tanzania
What’s more fun than BABIES? In this series, we focus on the newest members of the Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Demonstration Program in Tanzania — newborns. In this post, we welcome ten babies born in October 2021. Their moms joined the program to provide them a healthy start at life, and the nutrition and care needed to grow strong and realize their potential. Global Volunteers’ RCP Program helps parents deliver essential services to eliminate child stunting in the Ukwega Ward. It’s a child-focused, parent-driven, family-centered, and community-led comprehensive effort beginning with pregnancy, and continuing through the 18th birthday, with a focus on the first 1,000 days of life.
Ten beautiful babies were born to RCP mothers in October at the Ipalamwa General Clinic. RCP moms are encouraged to give birth at Global Volunteers’ healthcare facility and are invited to stay in the guest house before and after the birth. Please join us in welcoming Martina, Glegory, Doreen, Livingstone, Derick, Flora, Samwel, Salama, Salome, and Gloria!
Martina Ngasakwa was born on October 1 to RCP mom Secilia Myumbo from Lulindi village. Martina weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces, had a head circumference of 13 inches, and measured 18 inches long. Baby girl Martina is the first born in her family. Secilia joined the RCP Program in July 2021.
Secilia Myumbo with her newborn baby girl 
Martina Ngasakwa
Glegory Msungu was born on October 11 to RCP mom Anna Mkembela from Ipalamwa village. Glegory weighed 7 pounds 2 ounces, had a head circumference of 13.8 inches, and measured 19.3 inches long. Baby boy Glegory is the first born in his family. Anna joined the RCP Program in June 2021.
Doreen Kikoti was born on October 11 to RCP mom Venista Kindole from Makungu village. Doreen weighed 6 pounds 3 ounces, had a head circumference of 14.2 inches, and measured 18 inches long. Baby girl Doreen is the first born in her family. Venista joined the RCP Program in June 2021.
Venista Kindole with her newborn baby girl 
Doreen Kikoti
Livingstone Kikoti was born on October 11 to RCP mom Eva Luvanga from Makungu village. Livingstone weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces, had a head circumference of 13.8 inches, and measured 19.3 inches long. Baby boy Livingstone has two siblings: brother Fabian (age 11) and sister Juliana (age 3). Eva joined the RCP Program in July 2019.
Derick Kadilo was born on October 12 to RCP mom Suzana Mfugale from Ipalamwa village. Derick weighed 5 pounds 4 ounces, had a head circumference of 13.8 inches, and measured 19.3 inches long. Baby boy Derick has four siblings: a brother, Steven (age 11), and three sisters, Naomi (age 9), Gift (age 5), and Linah (age 3). Suzana joined the RCP Program in July 2019.
Suzana Mfugale with her newborn baby boy 
Derick Kadilo
Flora Makilika was born on October 16 to RCP mom Lesmida Kikoti from Mkalanga village. Flora weighed 7 pounds 1 ounce, had a head circumference of 13.8 inches, and measured 18.9 inches long. Baby girl Flora is the first born in her family. Lesmida joined the RCP Program in June 2021.
Lesmida Kikoti with her newborn baby girl 
Flora Makilika
Samwel Mngete was born on October 17 to RCP mom Evodia Kibiki from Ukwega village. Samwel weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces, had a head circumference of 13.8 inches, and measured 19.3 inches long. Baby boy Samwel is the first born in his family. Evodia joined the RCP Program in September 2021.
Salama Moto was born on October 24 to RCP mom Emiliana Nyamoga from Mkalanga village. Salama weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces, had a head circumference of 13.4 inches, and measured 19.7 inches long. Baby girl Salama has two siblings: brother Greison (age 12) and sister Gress (age 9). Emiliana joined the RCP Program in June 2021.
Emiliana Nyamoga with her newborn baby girl 
Salama Moto
Salome Mwitula was born on October 24 to RCP mom Rose Luwola from Ipalamwa village. Salome weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces, had a head circumference of 12.6 inches, and measured 18.9 inches long. Baby girl Salome has three siblings: sister Eda (age 12) and brothers Aikam (age 9) and Abisai (age 4). Rose joined the RCP Program at its inception in July 2017.
Gloria Kipingi was born on October 26 to RCP mom Teodora Kikoti from Makungu village. Gloria weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces, had a head circumference of 13.4 inches, and measured 19.5 inches long. Baby girl Gloria is the first born in her family. Teodora joined the RCP Program in September 2021.
Teodora Kikoti with her newborn baby girl 
Gloria Kipingi
Welcome to the world, babies!
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